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The recession leave its mark on shopping centre

DOWNWARD SPIRAL: Walkden which has been badly hit by the recession, according to a new report

8:44am Wednesday 24th June 2009

WALKDEN town centre is among the worst hit in Britain in the wake of the recession, according to new research.

Arsonists set fire to conifers in four gardens

9:07am Tuesday 21st April 2009

FOUR gardens were targeted by arsonists in Walkden yesterday morning.

Bail for man accused of witness intimidation

9:49am Tuesday 14th April 2009

A man accused of intimidating a witness in a court case has appeared before Bolton magistrates.

Man, 98, confronts intruder after Bolton bedroom raid

Police crime scene

8:38am Tuesday 16th December 2008

A 98-year-old pensioner woke up in his bedroom to find a burglar going through his wardrobe and drawers.

Bolton bike rider re-lives escape 'miracle'

LUCKY ESCAPE: Liam Brennan is recovering at home

10:40am Thursday 27th November 2008

A MOTORCYCLIST knocked down and dragged 800 yards by car thieves towing a caravan said last night: “I thought I was going to die.”

Biker hit by van dragged along road

10:56pm Sunday 23rd November 2008

A TEENAGE biker was dragged for 800 yards after being hit by thieves in a van who were fleeing the police while towing a caravan.

Commuters face roadwork delays

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3:20pm Thursday 9th October 2008

Commuters heading home by car in the Bolton and Leigh areas faced big tailbacks.

Help on the trains

12:27pm Thursday 18th September 2008

PASSENGERS waiting for a train at Walkden station will soon be able to find out if it is running on time.

I'm no hero, says fire rescue man

Michael Warburton who rescued the pensioner

5:41pm Wednesday 3rd September 2008

A COURAGEOUS passer-by who rescued a pensioner from her burning home says he is no hero.

Tenant took his own life over debts

6:00pm Friday 29th August 2008

A TENANT who had fallen behind with his rent killed himself by lying in front of a train, an inquest in Bolton heard.


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